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A Simple Story

Summary The army leaders consider their options in the aftermath of the battle; in Floki’s camp, all hopes of binding the community together are dashed as tragedy unfolds. Our Take Fine. Just fine. Vikings has better hours than this one.

The Joke

Summary The battle for Kattegat begins; as the two armies line up to fight, the Great Heathen Army must decide between a final plea for peace or all out war; Floki faces discord among the settlers. Our Take Solid, satisfying…

Full Moon

Summary Bjorn returns to Kattegat to learn that an attack is to take place during the next full moon. Ivar must decide if he can place his trust in a former enemy on the battlefield. Our Take Fine. Just fine.…

The Message

Summary Lagertha is betrayed and Bjorn must find a way to support the distraught queen. Floki and his settlers arrive in a new land but it is far from what they expected. Our Take Solid, satisfying television. The season’s engine…

The Prisoner

Summary Ivar meets his match in Bishop Heahmund, while Floki returns to Kattegat and Bjorn receives a lavish welcome in North Africa. Our Take Confident and engaging. The plot moves, the stakes feel real, and the hour flies by.

The Plan

Summary Guided by Bishop Heahmund’s visions, the Saxons devise a battle plan. Ivar the Boneless strategizes on his own as the Vikings undergo increasing pressure. Bjorn Ironside finds himself in a new territory and must convince the local commander he…

Homeland

Summary Celebrations are cut short in the aftermath of the battle at York. Ragnar Lothbrok’s sons are pitted against each other as tensions reach an all time high and each is forced to choose a side. Our Take Confident and…

The Departed

Summary As the Vikings establish their stronghold in York, Ivar is determined to lead the Great Army. In Kattegat, Lagertha misjudges King Harald and pays a heavy price. Floki arrives at a mysterious land. Our Take Very good, not the…

The Fisher King

Summary Tensions mount between the sons of Ragnar Lothbrok as the Vikings continue to threaten the very heart of England. As the Great Army moves to take York, with King Aethelwulf and his family still in hiding, Heahmund, the warrior…

The Reckoning

Summary Prince Aethelwulf finds himself subject to the Vikings’ battle master plan; Ecbert remains behind with a plan of his own. Our Take A strong episode with a couple of wobbles, but Vikings keeps its grip throughout.